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A.J. Burnett was a bit wild in Saturday's loss to the Reds, allowing three runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings.

While Burnett struck out nine, he also walked four in an outing that represented both Good A.J. Burnett and Bad A.J. Burnett. Two of the three runs on his line scored in the first inning, while the third wouldn't come home until the seventh. The veteran right-hander finishes out the 2015 regular season campaign holding a 3.18 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 143/49 K/BB ratio across 164 innings. In three of his four seasons with the Pirates, he's kept his ERA under 4.00. Sat, Oct 3, 2015 10:17:00 PM

A.J. Burnett pitched well in a losing effort against the Cubs on Sunday night, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings of work.

The veteran right-hander struck out five and walked two on the night. He surrendered an RBI single to Kris Bryant in the first inning and a solo homer to opposing hurler Jake Arrieta in the second, but that was the extent of the damage against him. The 38-year-old is having another terrific season, compiling a 3.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 134/45 K/BB ratio over 157 1/3 innings. He'll make what could be the last regular season start of his career on Saturday against the Reds. Sun, Sep 27, 2015 11:02:00 PM

A.J. Burnett earned the win on Monday against the Rockies, allowing three runs (two earned) in 5 2/3 innings.

All three runs came in the fifth inning on Tom Murphy's three-run home run. Burnett gave up six hits and walked four overall while striking out five. It's his first win since returning from the disabled list on September 10. On the season, the right-hander has a 3.15 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and a 129/43 K/BB ratio over 151 1/3 innings. Burnett is slated for a start versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field next. Tue, Sep 22, 2015 12:10:00 AM

A.J. Burnett pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed two runs to the Cubs Wednesday in his second start back from the disabled list.

Burnett struck out seven. He threw 83 pitches tonight after coming in at 64 his first time out. Fortunately for the Pirates, he seems to be rounding into form quickly. Wed, Sep 16, 2015 11:43:00 PM

Depth Charts

This is Cervelli's third trip to the DL this season. It's worth noting that Cervelli broke the hamate bone in his left hand last year, which eventually led to surgery. Chris Stewart should see most of the action behind the plate during his absence.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington said you can "pretty much eliminate the thought" of Jung Ho Kang returning this season.

Kang is still waiting to obtain a visa following a third DUI arrest in South Korea. There's no timetable for his return and Huntington acknowledged that his career with the Pirates may be over. "As far as 2018, we still remain optimistic that we'll go through the process again this offseason, and perhaps the thought process or the environment will change," he said. "But we have to face the reality that it might not." The 30-year-old has hit .273/.355/.483 with 36 home runs and 120 RBI across 229 major league games.

Pirates placed OF Gregory Polanco on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with a left hamstring strain.

Polanco suffered the injury during Saturday's game against the Blue Jays and will now hit the DL with the third time this year. It's a tough break for the Pirates as they attempt to hang around in the NL Central race.